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Local radio station adjusting to growth

FAIRMONT – After around 15 years as a small, 100-watt station with a 65-foot tower that only covered the Martin County Area, KYEJ now reaches a potential audience of 70,000 people, extending into Iowa, along I-90, and across five counties, as well as expanding to a second radio station for ...

Blood drives in September in Fairmont

CEYLON — Coffee Hours will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Tuesday in September, starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, at St. Paul Community Church in Welcome. Join friends and neighbors for coffee, treats and fellowship. Coffee Lovers will meet from 8:30 to 10 a.m. each Thursday, in the banquet room ...

Police

FAIRMONT Thursday, Aug. 27 12:06 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the fire department in the 100 block of Hampton Drive. 1:16 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 300 half-block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 4:01 p.m. — A disturbance/disorderly conduct/nuisance was reported in the 200 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 4:53 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 400 block of Webster Street. 7:14 p.m. — Theft from a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of East 4th Street. 9:12 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance ...

After years with chamber, Menne retires

FAIRMONT— Aug. 31 marks the last day at the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce for Kandi Menne. She’s been with the chamber for 11 years, the last four as president. Originally from Fairmont, she moved soon after graduating high school and spent several decades away before returning to ...

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Carlos R. Rojas, 46, of Fairmont; fined $285. Speeding — Mark R. Omdal, 39, of Neenah, Wis.; Kate Rolinski, 19, of Monroe, Mich.; fined $125; Ryan B. Peschke, 44, of Glenview, Ill.; fined $225. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type — Jose L. Ixtlahuaca Montes, 35, of Albert Lea; fined $185. Speeding — Kyle R. Gottschlich, 35, of Colgate, Wis.; Ronald J. Peskar, 61, of River Falls, Wis.; Hernan J. Vergara Camacho, 53, of Dallas, Texas; fined $125; Thomas L. ...

Red Rock Center to host another concert series

FAIRMONT — The 2026-27 Red Rock Center for the Arts Performing Arts Concert Series will be held from fall to spring. “It’s exciting, exciting for me, personally. With the Fairmont Opera House closed since 2023, we’ve been limited in our programming,” explained Red Rock Center Acting Director Blake Potthoff. “To get back into programming, booking and scheduling shows, to get in that regular routine, is very exciting to me personally.” The Red Rock Center is pleased to offer this 10-event live performance opportunity to the area. The Performing Arts Concert Series is in ...